Sunday, June 28, 10:30 am
Passages of Poetry and Pride
Wilder Simpson, Homilist
Dan Klimke, Worship Associate
Wilder is a transgender man whose poetry explores what it means—and how it feels—to live authentically and vulnerably in such a harsh and beautiful world. He will share poetry during this service that explores themes of love, loss, grief, transformation, joy and pride. His message will blend the human and spiritual experience, tenderly call in community, and offer permission to find freedom and pride in authentic self-expression.
Wilder Simpson is a poet, an athlete, a creative mind, a presence within a large and loving family, and an academic currently completing a Bachelor of Athletic and Exercise Therapy at Camosun College. He finds access to an unnamable presence of Love that underlies every aspect of his human experience. Poetry is one way that Love moves through him.
Board Member on Duty: Katherine Maas
Music: Jennifer Mitchell, piano